Description

(S)-2-Amino-Pent-4-Enoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its protected amino acid ester structure, which is crucial for constructing complex peptide mimetics and bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new therapeutic agents and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide-based drug discovery.
• Peptidomimetic Synthesis: Used to introduce the (S)-2-amino-4-pentenoic acid moiety into peptide chains to create analogs with modified properties for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Chemical Biology Research: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing probes, inhibitors, and labeled compounds to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in stereoselective reactions to construct complex molecular architectures with high enantiomeric purity for advanced material and medicinal chemistry applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and contract research organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing specialized fine chemicals on scale.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(S)-2-Amino-Pent-4-Enoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	173723-62-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	179.65 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Methyl 2-amino-4-pentenoate hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl (S)-2-amino-4-pentenoate HCl; (S)-Homoallylglycine methyl ester hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl L-2-amino-4-pentenoate hydrochloride; L-Homoallylglycine methyl ester hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Amino-Pent-4-Enoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-grade research and development standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.